East Bay House stands on the S side of East Street overlooking East Bridge. Around part of the front garden is a 33' long crenellated wall built of concrete. It is 2' 3" thick and 5' high with 9" crenellations on top. A dog-leg in the wall allowed it to follow the corner around. On the side facing the bridge, three spaced-out battens are set into the concrete. Contemporary records state, "Concrete firing post. Grounds of East Bay House, East Hill. Map ref. 455435" (Mil. Ed.).<1>

It is probable that at that time a fence bordered the garden – now a wall each side of the crenellated wall – and that 33' of it was taken down, replaced by the firing position and the fencing re-secured to the outside using the battens to nail it on to. This would have effectively disguised the position.

Two photos of site.<2>

SITE ASSESSMENT:
Prepared rifle positions, whether they are loopholed walls or a triangular structure as SMR 10162 (a prepared rifle emplacement at Springfield) are very rare survivors. At the time of writing this is the only WWII crenellated wall of this type recorded in the county.

See also <3>.